2026 KICD CBC Curriculum Design14 Weeks · 70 Lessons2 Strands in Term 2

Grade 4 Mathematics Schemes of Work & Strands (Term 2 2026)

Comprehensive curriculum designs, strands, sub-strands, specific learning outcomes, inquiry questions, and editable schemes of work for Grade 4 Mathematics Term 2. Free on-page syllabus breakdown with instant export to editable Word (.docx) and PDF.

Grade 4 Mathematics Term 2 Curriculum Overview

Summary of syllabus requirements, weekly distribution, key milestones, and course books approved by the Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD) for Grade 4 Mathematics in Term 2.

Class / Grade
Grade 4
Pre-Primary Level
Learning Area
Mathematics
Core CBC Activity
Term Duration
14 Weeks (70 Lessons)
5 Lessons Per Week
Key Milestones
Mid: Wk 8 · Exam: Wk 14
Ministry of Education 2026
Full Term Timetable

Grade 4 Mathematics Term 2 Scheme of Work Table

Week-by-week lesson matrix with specific learning outcomes, inquiry questions, learning experiences, and assessment methods.

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WkLsnStrandSub-strandSpecific Learning OutcomesKey Inquiry Question(s)Learning ExperiencesLearning ResourcesAssessment MethodsReflection
11NumbersDecimals

By the end of the sub strand, the learner should be able to;

a) convert fractions with denominator 10 into decimals and vice versa

1. Where do we encounter decimal numbers in daily life?

- convert tenths into decimals and compare decimal values

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
2NumbersDecimals

By the end of the sub strand, the learner should be able to;

a) apply decimals in real life situations

1. Where do we encounter decimal numbers in daily life?

- convert tenths into decimals and compare decimal values

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
3NumbersDecimals

By the end of the sub strand, the learner should be able to;

a) apply decimals in real life situations

1. Where do we encounter decimal numbers in daily life?

- convert tenths into decimals and compare decimal values

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
4NumbersDecimals

By the end of the sub strand, the learner should be able to;

a) apply decimals in real life situations

1. Where do we encounter decimal numbers in daily life?

- convert tenths into decimals and compare decimal values

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
5NumbersUse of Letters

By the end of the sub strand, the learner should be able to;

a) represent unknown quantities using letters in simple algebraic statements

1. How can letters be used to represent missing numbers?

- use letters like x, y, a to stand for unknown numbers in real-life word stories

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
21NumbersUse of Letters

By the end of the sub strand, the learner should be able to;

a) represent unknown quantities using letters in simple algebraic statements

1. How can letters be used to represent missing numbers?

- use letters like x, y, a to stand for unknown numbers in real-life word stories

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
2NumbersUse of Letters

By the end of the sub strand, the learner should be able to;

a) form simple algebraic expressions from word problems

1. How can letters be used to represent missing numbers?

- write equations such as x + 5 = 12 and find the missing value

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
3NumbersUse of Letters

By the end of the sub strand, the learner should be able to;

a) form simple algebraic expressions from word problems

1. How can letters be used to represent missing numbers?

- write equations such as x + 5 = 12 and find the missing value

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
4NumbersUse of Letters

By the end of the sub strand, the learner should be able to;

a) find the value of unknown letters in simple equations

1. How can letters be used to represent missing numbers?

- play algebra guessing games in pairs

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
5NumbersUse of Letters

By the end of the sub strand, the learner should be able to;

a) find the value of unknown letters in simple equations

1. How can letters be used to represent missing numbers?

- play algebra guessing games in pairs

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
31MeasurementLength

By the end of the sub strand, the learner should be able to;

a) measure length in metres and centimetres accurately

1. How do we choose appropriate units when measuring length?

- measure classroom objects, desks and boundaries using metre rules and tape measures

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
2MeasurementLength

By the end of the sub strand, the learner should be able to;

a) measure length in metres and centimetres accurately

1. How do we choose appropriate units when measuring length?

- measure classroom objects, desks and boundaries using metre rules and tape measures

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
3MeasurementLength

By the end of the sub strand, the learner should be able to;

a) measure length in metres and centimetres accurately

1. How do we choose appropriate units when measuring length?

- measure classroom objects, desks and boundaries using metre rules and tape measures

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
4MeasurementLength

By the end of the sub strand, the learner should be able to;

a) convert metres to centimetres and vice versa

1. How do we choose appropriate units when measuring length?

- measure classroom objects, desks and boundaries using metre rules and tape measures

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
5MeasurementLength

By the end of the sub strand, the learner should be able to;

a) convert metres to centimetres and vice versa

1. How do we choose appropriate units when measuring length?

- convert metres to centimetres (1m = 100cm) through practical exercises

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
Curriculum Design & Content

Grade 4 Mathematics Term 2 Strands and Sub-strands Breakdown

Official KICD curriculum breakdown taught during Term 2 in Grade 4 Mathematics. Includes specific learning outcomes (SLOs), key inquiry questions (KIQs), core learning experiences, and teaching aids.

1
Strand 1.0

Numbers

2 Sub-strands16 Lessons in Term 2

1.1 Decimals

10 Suggested LessonsTerm 2
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

By the end of this sub-strand, the learner should be able to:

  • identify place value of tenths in decimals
  • read and write decimals up to one decimal place
  • convert fractions with denominator 10 into decimals and vice versa
  • apply decimals in real life situations
Key Inquiry Questions (KIQs)
  • Where do we encounter decimal numbers in daily life?
Learning Experiences
  • use metre rules and 10-grid squares to represent tenths as decimals (0.1, 0.5)
  • read and write decimal numbers from number cards and digital devices
  • convert tenths into decimals and compare decimal values
Teaching Resources

Approved textbooks, realia, counters, flashcards, charts & digital devices.

1.2 Use of Letters

6 Suggested LessonsTerm 2
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

By the end of this sub-strand, the learner should be able to:

  • represent unknown quantities using letters in simple algebraic statements
  • form simple algebraic expressions from word problems
  • find the value of unknown letters in simple equations
Key Inquiry Questions (KIQs)
  • How can letters be used to represent missing numbers?
Learning Experiences
  • use letters like x, y, a to stand for unknown numbers in real-life word stories
  • write equations such as x + 5 = 12 and find the missing value
  • play algebra guessing games in pairs
Teaching Resources

Approved textbooks, realia, counters, flashcards, charts & digital devices.

2
Strand 2.0

Measurement

6 Sub-strands52 Lessons in Term 2

2.1 Length

10 Suggested LessonsTerm 2
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

By the end of this sub-strand, the learner should be able to:

  • measure length in metres and centimetres accurately
  • convert metres to centimetres and vice versa
  • add and subtract length in metres and centimetres
  • estimate lengths of various objects in the environment
Key Inquiry Questions (KIQs)
  • How do we choose appropriate units when measuring length?
Learning Experiences
  • measure classroom objects, desks and boundaries using metre rules and tape measures
  • convert metres to centimetres (1m = 100cm) through practical exercises
  • work out addition and subtraction problems involving length in metres and centimetres
Teaching Resources

Approved textbooks, realia, counters, flashcards, charts & digital devices.

2.2 Area

8 Suggested LessonsTerm 2
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

By the end of this sub-strand, the learner should be able to:

  • find area of squares and rectangles by counting unit squares
  • estimate area of regular shapes using square centimetres
  • appreciate the use of area in flooring and farming
Key Inquiry Questions (KIQs)
  • How can we find the size of a flat surface?
Learning Experiences
  • cover surfaces with 1-cm grid squares and count total squares to determine area
  • calculate area of rectangles and squares using grid paper and models
  • estimate and compare surface areas of books, tabletops and chalkboards
Teaching Resources

Approved textbooks, realia, counters, flashcards, charts & digital devices.

2.3 Volume

8 Suggested LessonsTerm 2
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

By the end of this sub-strand, the learner should be able to:

  • measure volume of cubes and cuboids by counting unit cubes
  • build cuboids using 1-cm wooden or plastic unit cubes
  • appreciate volume in packing and storage
Key Inquiry Questions (KIQs)
  • How is volume measured using unit cubes?
Learning Experiences
  • stack 1-cm cubes to build cuboids and count the total number of cubes
  • fill small rectangular cartons with unit cubes to determine capacity and volume
  • compare volumes of different box containers
Teaching Resources

Approved textbooks, realia, counters, flashcards, charts & digital devices.

2.4 Capacity

8 Suggested LessonsTerm 2
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

By the end of this sub-strand, the learner should be able to:

  • measure capacity in litres and millilitres
  • convert litres to millilitres and vice versa
  • add and subtract capacity in litres and millilitres
  • apply capacity in measuring liquids at home
Key Inquiry Questions (KIQs)
  • Why is it important to measure liquids accurately?
Learning Experiences
  • measure liquids using 1-litre bottles, measuring cylinders and 500ml containers
  • relate 1 litre to 1000 millilitres through liquid transfer activities
  • add and subtract capacity values in real-life cooking and pharmacy contexts
Teaching Resources

Approved textbooks, realia, counters, flashcards, charts & digital devices.

2.5 Mass

8 Suggested LessonsTerm 2
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

By the end of this sub-strand, the learner should be able to:

  • measure mass in kilograms and grams
  • convert kilograms to grams and vice versa
  • add and subtract mass in kilograms and grams
  • estimate mass of various items in the community
Key Inquiry Questions (KIQs)
  • How do beam balances and weighing scales help us measure mass?
Learning Experiences
  • weigh objects using beam balances, kitchen scales and spring balances
  • convert kilograms to grams (1kg = 1000g)
  • solve word problems involving buying and selling goods by mass
Teaching Resources

Approved textbooks, realia, counters, flashcards, charts & digital devices.

2.6 Time

10 Suggested LessonsTerm 2
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

By the end of this sub-strand, the learner should be able to:

  • read and tell time to the minute on analogue and digital clocks
  • convert hours to minutes and minutes to seconds
  • estimate time taken to complete daily tasks
  • appreciate punctuality and time management
Key Inquiry Questions (KIQs)
  • How do we read time to the minute on clocks?
Learning Experiences
  • read and set time on clock faces with hour, minute and second hands
  • convert hours into minutes (1hr = 60min) and minutes into seconds
  • create daily timetables and measure duration of activities with stopwatches
Teaching Resources

Approved textbooks, realia, counters, flashcards, charts & digital devices.

Grade 4 Mathematics Full Year Strands (Terms 1, 2 & 3)

Complete annual curriculum scope for Grade 4 Mathematics showing the term-by-term distribution of all 4 strands.

  • Numbers
Term 2Current
  • Numbers
  • Measurement
  • Measurement
  • Geometry
  • Data Handling

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Help & Answers

Frequently Asked Questions: Grade 4 Mathematics Term 2

What strands and sub-strands are covered in Grade 4 Mathematics Term 2?

In Term 2, Grade 4 Mathematics covers the following main strands: Numbers, Measurement. Each strand is broken down into specific sub-strands with allocated lesson periods across the 14-week term.

What are the specific learning outcomes for Grade 4 Mathematics in Term 2?

Each sub-strand defines measurable learning outcomes covering knowledge, psychomotor skills, and values. Learners engage in hands-on activities, realia observation, and collaborative problem-solving as outlined in the syllabus breakdown above.

How is Grade 4 Mathematics Term 2 structured across weeks?

This scheme spans 14 calendar weeks (70 lesson slots), with Mid-Term Break in Week 8 and End-of-Term Assessment in Week 14, in full compliance with the 2026 Kenyan Ministry of Education school calendar.

Can I download and edit this Term 2 scheme in Microsoft Word or PDF?

Yes. You can instantly download a completely editable Microsoft Word document (.docx) or print-ready PDF, or open it directly in the online scheme builder to customize teacher name, school name, and TSC details.